Community Education Series: The Impact of Social Media on Adolescents

PLEASE REGISTER ON DEMIO: https://my.demio.com/ref/uWLF6uP1GMJSRwR9?utm_source=eventbrite

Speaker: Ria Dark, MS, LSW, SAE, SAP, RYT

Event Description:

Social media allows teens to create online identities, communicate with others, and build social networks. These networks can provide teens with valuable support, especially helping those who experience exclusion or have disabilities or chronic illnesses. However, social media use can also negatively affect teens, distracting them, disrupting their sleep, and exposing them to bullying, rumor spreading, unrealistic views of other people's lives, and peer pressure.

Objectives:

1. Exploring both the benefits and negative impact of social media on teens' relationships, mental health, brain physiology, and physical well-being

2. Benefits of a harm reduction vs abstinence approach

3. Case studies, real world application, group discussion

Time: 2PM-3PM EST

No credits will be provided for attending this training. Our Community Education Series is open to the public and anyone interested in learning more about addiction and other mental health topics. Note: These webinars are not accredited by the NBCC and are not eligible for continuing education hours.

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